The invention of Huishan clay figurines is inseparable from its geographical conditions.
Yixing, a county-level city in Wuxi, Jiangsu province, is famous both for its tea leaves and as the hometown of zisha teapots, also known as purple clay teapots.
Hailed as the Chinese hometown of erhu, Meicun in Xinwu district is known for its association with compositions and it has also cultivated a long list of master erhu-makers.
Steeped in history, Yixing is one of China's oldest centers of ceramic craftsmanship, with a legacy of more than 7,000 years of pottery art.
Wuxi, the sole city where the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal flows through, stands as a testament to the intersection of ancient charm and modern vitality.
With the screening of The Pig, The Snake and The Pigeon, Zhou Chu, a legendary figure in Yixing, a county-level city administered by Wuxi, has entered into the spotlight.
Yongtai Silk Filature in Wuxi, East China's Jiangsu province, recently made the list of provincial industrial heritage items.
A new chain of coffee shops has sprung up in the city of Wuxi, east China's Jiangsu Province, themed on the ancient Huishan clay figurine culture -- with a few modern adaptations.
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